I do feel like there's a culture shift, and part of it is us finally dislodging and really

tearing down this idea that we should be pain-free, always active machines that, you know,

experience no disability, no discomfort, are always happy and always positive,

you know, sort of the myths of capitalism that posit that there's some sort of ideal way

of being that's unachievable for absolutely anyone.

I'm Jocelyn K. Gly, and this is Hurry Slowly, a podcast about personal and collective

transformation. Today, I am so excited to be in conversation with the writer and

meditation teacher, Sabine Selassie.

Sabine is a self-described nerdy, black, immigrant, tomboy, weirdo.

That's from the first edition cover of her wonderful book, You Along, A Call for Connection,

which was published in 2020, and it explores spirituality and humanity through the lens of belonging.

Sabinez is sought-after meditation instructor who's been teaching retreats and classes for over a dozen

years.

She's also one of the core meditation teachers on the excellent 10% happier app.

She is also a four-time cancer survivor who has openly and generously discussed her health challenges in her writing and in her teaching.

Previously, Sembony worked for over 20 years with children and families at various non-profits all over the world,

from the tenderloin in San Francisco to refugee camps in Guinea, West Africa.

She is also a trained practitioner of indigenous focusing-oriented therapy

and an avid student of astrology, numerology, and taro.

So it makes sense that she has a fantastic newsletter that is synced up with the moon cycles.

I highly recommend it, and you can subscribe to it on her

website at sevenace salasi.com. Sevene is also a friend and a really excellent conversation partner

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